Press Release

8th July 2005

Constituency Diary For James Paice MP

9.45 –11am Jim will be at the opening of the Fordham Bypass. For running order contact Hannah Gregory on 01223 718362. Jim’s speech is attached separately. 

11.30 – 12 Jim will be meeting with Mrs Wendy Simpson and fellow residents of East Fen Common to discuss the traveller situation.

• Jim said: “These travellers have moved on to East Fen Common with no planning permission and no regard for the local community. It is time the council deployed every legal weapon in its armoury to remove them swiftly and robustly before my constituents suffer any further misery.”

• Photographers welcome – 65 East Fen Common, Soham CB7 5JJ. Mrs Simpson can be contacted on 01353 720326.

12.30-1.30pm Jim will be unveiling an ‘Artsmark Award’ at City of Ely College. COEC was one of only 232 schools in the country to achieve an Artsmark Award from the arts council in recognition of its commitment to providing students with learning opportunities in art-related disciplines.

• Jim said: “I am delighted that City of Ely College’s commitment to providing students with opportunities in a wide range of art-related subjects has been recognised with this highly-deserved award.” 

• Photographers welcome – Downham Road, Ely, Cambs CB6 2SH. For more information please call Helen Starling (01353 652802).

2pm-3pm Jim will be meeting Audrey Bradford, Chief Executive of East Cambridgeshire and Fenland Primary Care Trust. Closed meeting.